Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Thursday, Jan. 21 – EHM presents Beer Talk & Tasting at PINTS Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents the final Thirsty Third Thursday: Beer Talk & Tasting at PINTS, 112 So. York St. Exhibit author […]
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Robert C. Magnesen, 88
Robert C. Magnesen, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 88. Brother of Vernon (Elaine) Magnesen; uncle of Larry (Peggy) Magnesen, Scott (Lynn) Magnesen, Linda (Malcolm) Proudfoot and Mark (Sarah) Magnesen; great uncle of many. He was an U.S. Army veteran serving in the Signal Corps; was […]
Stephen Oliver, 73
Stephen John Oliver, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Bonnie nee Haaning; father of Linnea Elin Oliver; brother of Oscar Scott Oliver; uncle of Julia, Michelle and Christopher. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery Jan. 10 Eno Cela, 32, of […]
Elmhurst native named to Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame
Matt Nilles got his start at YMCA outdoor rink By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On a list that includes names like Chris Chelios, Nikos Tselios and Dennis Vaske, Elmhurst residents will likely notice a familiar one. Elmhurst native Matt Nilles, now a resident of Champaign, is part of […]
Elmhurst College men’s basketball team ranked second in nation
Defense, rebounding propel Bluejays to great start By Mike Miazga Correspondent Basketball teams that play stellar defense give themselves a chance. Teams that play stellar defense and also get it done in the rebounding department give themselves an even greater chance. The Elmhurst College men’s basketball team fits into that […]
Down she goes!
This is an aerial view of the Plass Building where the appliance store operated for many years in downtown Elmhurst. It’s another example of the progress taking place in these prosperous times for building and development as the City witnesses a spurt in growth to its City Centre area. It […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named. Assault/sexual assault Jan. 1 An officer […]
York girls basketball team in midst of busy stretch
Dukes lost to recent close games to Glenbard East and Downers North. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls basketball team’s 9-8 record through its first 17 games doesn’t tell the entire story. Of the Dukes’ nine losses, eight have been by seven or fewer points and four have […]
Obituaries
Lillian Kobilak, 87 Lillian Kobilak, nee Palenik, of Elmhurst and formerly of Oak Lawn and Glen Ellyn, passed away recently at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Roy Kobilak; mother of Liane (Rich) Krajewski and Jane (John) Keefe; grandmother of Douglas Krajewski and Tom Keefe; sister […]